Timothy John Priestley
Liversedge,West Yorkshire
Summary
Experienced HGV Class 1 and Class 2 driver with a strong background in operating flatbed and curtain sided vehicles. Familiar with the steel haulage industry. Previous proficiency in concrete mixer handling. Qualified machine shop engineer and CNC operative. Adept at ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of vehicle operation and service.
Reliable HGV driver with experience in economical driving measures and vehicle inspections. Friendly and open team player with focus on increasing fuel efficiency and streamlining processes. Knowledgeable about all UK road laws and regulations to maintain full compliance.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1977
1977
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HGV Class 1 Driver
Batley Storage and Distribution
Dewsbury
02.2022 - Current
- General Haulage of food substances on curtain-side trailers
- Subcontracted to Newlywed Foods, Ossett
- Deliveries across UK, daily deliveries with no nights out and no weekends
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported faults quickly to avoid vehicle downtime.
- Followed traffic laws meticulously to avoid accidents and fines.
- Ensured timely delivery by adhering strictly to schedules and routes.
- Transported goods, materials in line with delivery requirements.
- Navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
- Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
HGV Class 1 driver
Bannon Ltd
Mirfield, West Yorkshire
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Transported goods, mainly steel, or materials in line with delivery requirements.
- Operated HGVs according to UK road laws and regulations, guaranteeing safe use.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst interacting with clients at delivery points.
- Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
- Worked nights out but no weekends
Mobile Caravan Services Engineer -Mobile
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Provided full mobile caravan services having qualified in June 2016 (self funded course)
- Pre purchase damp testing
- Gas check, qualified additional training ACOP November 2016 (self funded)
- Diagnose, resolve and repair items
- Provide all paperwork for customer following servicing
- Advice as requested
HGV Class 1 Driver
Huntsman Recruitment Agency
08.2016 - 03.2018
- I worked self employed through Huntsman Recruitment Agency for a variety of companies and started working for Steelhaul Limited in August 2018 full time employed
HGV Class 1 and Class 2 Driver
ASD Steel Distribution
Leeds
08.2003 - 03.2016
- Submitted all delivery documentation in a timely manner
- Completed basic maintenance such as minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly
- Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management
- Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed the configuration of equipment when necessary
- Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels
- Undertaken Driver CPC
- Delivered steel to companies as required
HGV Class 2 Driver
T Westerman (no longer trading)
Pontefract
02.2001 - 08.2003
- Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels
- Delivery of concrete to building sites
- Inspected vehicle and immediately reported any defects to a supervisor
- Cleaned inside the wagon drum to remove concrete
HGV Class 2 Driver
Bradford
08.2000 - 02.2001
- Provided driving of HGV Class 2 wagons for an agency
- First position after qualifying as HGV Class 2 driver
- Delivered loads to supermarkets (secured)
- Worked as and when required
Engineer
TS Harrisons
Heckmondwike
07.1978 - 06.2000
- Skilled engineer
- Industry making lathes
- City and Guilds Mechanical Engineering obtained
- Made redundant
Education
GCSE - LOGISTICS
Whitcliffe Mount School
Cleckheaton, KirkleesSkills
- Flatbed vehicles
- Curtain sided vehicles
- Concrete mixer
- Machine shop engineering
- CNC operation
- Caravan service engineering
- HGV Class 1
- HGV Class 2
Custom
True
Timeline
HGV Class 1 Driver
Batley Storage and Distribution
02.2022 - Current
HGV Class 1 driver
Bannon Ltd
08.2018 - 02.2022
HGV Class 1 Driver
Huntsman Recruitment Agency
08.2016 - 03.2018
Mobile Caravan Services Engineer -Mobile
06.2016 - 08.2018
HGV Class 1 and Class 2 Driver
ASD Steel Distribution
08.2003 - 03.2016
HGV Class 2 Driver
T Westerman (no longer trading)
02.2001 - 08.2003
HGV Class 2 Driver
08.2000 - 02.2001
Engineer
TS Harrisons
07.1978 - 06.2000
GCSE - LOGISTICS
Whitcliffe Mount School
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